Timeless Truths ‎#1073

1073. Jesus Bids Us Shine

1 Jesus bids us shine with a clear, pure light,
Like a little candle burning in the night;
In this world of darkness, we must shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him;
Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim;
He looks down from heaven, sees us shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around,
Many kinds of darkness in this world abound:
Sin, and want, and sorrow—we must shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus bids us shine with a clear, pure light
• Title: Jesus Bids Us Shine
• Author: Susan B. Warner (1868)
• Meter: 10.11.9.10
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:14-16
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Bids_Us_Shine); The Standard Publishing Company, Jewels for Juniors, circa 1911 (14); Timeless Truths Publications, Sing unto the Lord (8)

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light]
• Composer: W. E. M. Hackleman
• Meter: 10.11.9.10
• Key: G Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Bids_Us_Shine); The Standard Publishing Company, Jewels for Juniors, circa 1911 (14); Timeless Truths Publications, Sing unto the Lord (8)